Even though obtaining an FHA Reverse Mortgage is a fairly easy and straight forward process, there are still some basic questions that should be addressed prior to moving forward with a purchase or refinance transaction:
1. What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a loan program where a homeowner receives tax free cash from their primary residence based on the borrower’s age and the equity in the property. There are no mortgage payments for life, and the balance does not have to be paid back until the homeowner does not occupy the subject property as the primary residence for a total of 12 months.
2. How do I qualify for a Reverse Mortgage?
The youngest borrower has to be at least 62 years old, and the property has to be a primary residence. The amount of cash given to a borrower is determined by the age of the borrower, amount of equity in the home, and interest rate.
3. How do I receive cash from my property through a Reverse Mortgage?
Cash is distributed in three ways – a lump sum, a monthly payment, or a credit line that can be accessed at any time.
4. Do I have to pay anything on my house with a Reverse Mortgage?
Homeowners Insurance and Property Taxes are required to be paid on time by the borrower. Obviously, any association fees would be the responsibility of the borrower as well.
5. What can I spend the cash on that I receive from a Reverse Mortgage?
Anything you want.
6. Does the government own my home when I die?
No, the homeowner’s heirs or the estate have the ability to sell the home and pay off the remaining mortgage balance. If by chance the mortgage is more than the home is worth, then the FHA insures the difference and there is no additional money required to be paid. This is similar to a standard forward mortgage loan, and the government does not own the home at any time.
7. When does a Reverse Mortgage get paid?
A Reverse Mortgage is a loan against your property that is not required to be paid back as long as you live there as your primary residence. The loan is repaid from the borrower’s estate or the eventual sale of the home when the last surviving borrower no longer lives in the home.
8. How can I lose my home?
The bank never takes over the deed unless there is a default on the taxes and property insurance or the borrower doesn’t live int he property for an entire year.
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